Lantern Out
This is a fine lantern hanging near our rear door. Shining a light is something I try to do from time to time. Often success is found; however, I'm not ashamed to say that there are days when I just can't get a light. The results are frosty and snow-covered after repeated tries. This lantern, when lit, is inviting and captivating and certainly helps travelers maneuver towards the door and refuge from a biting cold wind. In life, when I struggle to light it, many times I'll go to the window and contemplate it swinging slightly in a winter breeze. It's on my mind a lot. I want it lit. Maybe tomorrow, I'll say.
it is a deep need, this urge to move toward the light.
ReplyDeleteTonight's the light-we'll be back.
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you!
Cezar
Oh yes, I do hope you can light it... the lantern would give off a warm glow like in a winter street scene from a Dickens novel :^)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful lantern. Quite the comparison to life, I think. Our own inner light is sometimes hard to brighten.
ReplyDeleteI can see why it would be captivating. Next time it's lit...post a pic.
ReplyDeletepretty.
ReplyDeleteA welcoming warm light in the bitter cold outside.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Costas
Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will succeed. I'll bet it's very pretty lit up at night.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your thoughts, stories and pictures about snow, lights and winter; Seen from here, you're living in paradise..
ReplyDeleteAll of us do not share the same light, but that is OK as long as we manage to find one that suits us.
ReplyDeleteGlad someone tries to keep the light shining.
ReplyDeleteIf at first you don't succeed, try and try again! As I recall you said you were lit on New Year's Eve. Or maybe you said it was the lantern that was lit? Or both? I dunno. Can't remember New Year's Eve. :-))
ReplyDeleteit must be beautiful sparkling a on a snowy night!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you hope to welcome someone to your light. If it does get lit, please share the image.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful looking light.
ReplyDeleteOh do take a photo of it when it is lit -- Me-thinks it would be beautiful. -- barbara
ReplyDeleteIt is kind of sad, dark and with snow on it. I am rooting for you to get it lit tomorrow, buddy!
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